On Wednesday, November 11, the 'Peace Festival' will take place in Avelgem to commemorate the end of the First World War. The day begins at 9 AM with a series of floral tributes at various memorial monuments in the municipality and its sub-municipalities.
The ceremonies start in Bossuit at the Heroes' Monument at 9 AM, followed by tributes in Outrijve (9:10 AM), Avelgem (9:30 AM and 9:40 AM at the Cemetery), and at the 'Mosterd' monument on the Spikkerelle event grounds at 10 AM. The series concludes with tributes in Waarmaarde (10:20 AM) and Kerkhove (10:40 AM), both at the Heroes' Monument.
After the floral tributes, refreshments will be served. The ceremony will be musically enhanced by the sounds of a bagpiper.
